Need a fast gift and I don't have a gift closet!

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

I just got surpised with a birthday party for a sister (stepsister actually) on Saturday.

I'd like to get her a little something since I never see her and she and her wife drove in their RV from Colorado to come and visit.

Anyone have a quick gift idea for her? She is not a girly girl so the usual stuff won't work. Plus I kind of would like to include her wife in the gift if I could.

The best I am coming up with is maybe two nice travel mugs with some goodies to add on.

I'm just looking for a nice practical something that I could double and gift in two days for not a whole lot of money. I also thought of maybe getting some nice blankets but they are traveling with two cats and two dogs so there is that consideration.

Anyone have any good ideas for a last minute gift I could pick up quick?

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

@Laura14 - I like your idea of mugs - do you know if she drinks coffee, tea or hot chocolate? You could do a basket with different flavors/kinds of any of those items and add some different kinds of cookies and chocolate to go with.

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

@Laura14-

You have good ideas already!

I bet the dogs and cats would enjoy some blankets too or they could enjoy the old ones and your sil the new ones.

If you do a basket, include treats for the four-legged family members-they all will love that!

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BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

Since they are traveling, how about filling the mugs up with various kinds of mixed nuts? Great protein and good snacks which aren't messy in their camper. Imagine their meals are kind of "catch a good one when they are able to find a good place on the road" if you know what I mean.

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queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

Think animal lovers and RV travel and go from there.

Home Goods/ Marshalls/ TJ Maxx is my gift go-to. Rarely disappointed. Lots of inventory in a small space- not as big as a department store or, heaven forbid, the mall.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

Throw in a scratch off lottery ticket in the mug it just might pay for their trip. I once found a specialty store that sold chocolate spoons and added those to Christmas coffee mugs along with other items.

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Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

Love these ideas! Thank you! I think I am going to borrow all of them.

momoftwo2007 · ‎04-19-2015

@Laura14 wrote:
I just got surpised with a birthday party for a sister (stepsister actually) on Saturday.

I'd like to get her a little something since I never see her and she and her wife drove in their RV from Colorado to come and visit.

Anyone have a quick gift idea for her? She is not a girly girl so the usual stuff won't work. Plus I kind of would like to include her wife in the gift if I could.

The best I am coming up with is maybe two nice travel mugs with some goodies to add on.

I'm just looking for a nice practical something that I could double and gift in two days for not a whole lot of money. I also thought of maybe getting some nice blankets but they are traveling with two cats and two dogs so there is that consideration.

Anyone have any good ideas for a last minute gift I could pick up quick?

@Laura14 Yes, your ideas are perfect-- travel mugs, blankets, and many some chocolate, nuts, tea or coffee to go with the gifts. Just like the other posters said, a quick trip to TJ MAXX or stores like that will do.